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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
RAILROAD NOTES.
PAID THE PENALTY.
Execution of Ranairez-He Dies
Uravcly.

execution Oh tt0 DAc1
Bravcly.
SAN,JosE, December 2.-Jose Ra-
mirez, the condemned murderer, lay
down upon his cot about midnight,
and in a few minutes was sound
asleep. He remained in this condi-
ton until dawn, when he awoke and
greeted the guard in his cell with a
pleasant "Good morning" After
dressing he received call from
Father Picardo, who administered tc
him the last rites OF the Catholic
: Church. After the fathers departure
Ramirez called for breakfast, and i,
was brought. He ate with a relish.
Sheriff Sweigart next came into the
cell
TO READ THE DEATH-wARRANT,
But the man waived this formalitys
He made request that the guard
who had spent the last few days with
him should accompany him to the
gallows, which the Sheriff promised
him should be done. The crowd
began gathering around the jail at l0
o'clock, and an hour later 500 people
stood on the street, many OF them dis
cussing the facts connected with the
murder of Acero by Ramirez and
Prado, the latter of whom is now serv-
ing term OF life imprisonment. Ra-
mirez was in exceedingly good spirits
and chatted with friends i'll the cell.
Father Picardo and q missionary re-
turned, and while they were engaged
in earnest conversation with the pris-
oner, final preparations were being
made for the execution on the scaffold.
THE MARCH TO THE scAFFoLD
Began at IL 80. The prisoner walked
without displaying the least sign OF
nervousness. On the way he stopped
to shake hands with a number Of
friends. He assembled the steps to
the scaffold lightly and without as
sisfance, and turning towards the
crowd below, he exclaimed: "Good
bye to all good bye" After he had
kissed the crucifx, the cap and
moose were quickly adjusted.
The Sheriff gave the signal and al
11:40
THE TRAP FELL
And the lifeless body OF the murderer
Of Fernando Acero hung at the end o.
the rope. Not muscle moved, ano
in fifteen minutes the physician pro-
nounced Ramirez dead. The friends
of the dead man have made prepa
rations for the funeral tomorrow a.
New Almaden, the scene of the muir
der.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Chnrged yyith Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO, December I'm
the inquest to-day on the body OF Geo.
H. Souther, shot by John Jeffries on
November 18th, the Coroner's jury re-
turned verdict charging the latter
with murder.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Garrett,s Whercabouts,

SALT LAKE, December 2 President
Garrett and party, who left Baltimore
on !. trans-continental tour six
weeks ago, reach here tomorrow.
They will stay here until Tuesday if
the weather be pleasant. At Denver
Garrett was the guest of Senator
Tabor and President Moffatt, of the
Denver and Rio Grande.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
On CircumstantIaI Evidence.

CoLUsA, December 2.-Lee Ying,
charged with assault to commit muir
der on Stewart Harris on September
18th, was found guilty to-day on cir
cumstantial evidence. The defence
tried to prove an alibi.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Fsound for Headquarters.

SALT LAKE Cry, December e.
Hugh c. Wallace, late Receiver OF
the Land Office here, leaves for WASH
ington tomorrow to be present at the
opening of Congress and to use his in
fiuence against the admission OF
Utah as a State.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
"A Mormon Leader Dying.

SALT LAKE, December 2.-Eliza
Snow, the Mormon prophecies and
spiritual wife OF Joseph Smith, the
great Mormon prophet is gradually
sinking. Her death is hourly ex-
pected.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Wanted.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 2-Gov-
ernor Waterman and Warden Shirley
have offered rewards for the appre-
hension of Shinn and Dorsey, who es-
capped from San Quentin yesterday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03

Grevy's action in deferring his resig-
nation was especially aimed at M.
Ferry. Some papers believe that the
events of yesterday will restore union
among the Republicans.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
GEORGE GOULD.
He Talks About Steamship md
Railroad Matters.

Railroad Matters.
SAN Francisco, December g.
George }. Gould, President OF the Pa
cific Mail Company, arrived in this
city last evening. In an interview he
said that he had come TO the coast on
matters,,of business connected with the
Pacific Mail Company. He denied
that the company was about to cut
rates on the Central American line,
and said that 50 far, the Del Campo line
had not affected the Southern business.
He stated that there was strong
probability of new vessels being built
for the China service without delay.
Gould denied that he wa here for
the purpose of confering with Mackay
in regard 10 the consolidation of the
Atlantic cable companies.
RAILROAD NOTES.
Speaking of the probable entension
Of the Missouri Pacific to this coat,
Mr.. Gould denied the reports that his
father had recently purchased Rattle
snake Island. near Los Angeles, as a
terminal poini for his system.
Gould was asked if the Colorado
Midland Road. now being built west
from Denver through Leadville to
Salt Lake Citv, was under his fathers
control, to which he replied: II can
not say. The Missouri Pacific has
come 500 miles further west this year
than it was in 1886, but whether, how
and when it will be built through
Colorado and Utah is something |
cannot speak Of"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Radly Hurt.

SAN Francisco, December 2.-Den-
mis- Nunan had both arms broken and
his thigh injured by fall from a
scaffolding at the new City Hall this
afternoon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Seven to Three.

WOODLAND, December 2.-The jury
in the Harlan case have been out
since IL A. NJ. 1t is reported this
evening that they stand seven for ac-
uuittal and three for conviction.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
UNDER THE WIRE.
The Track i'm Good Condition mt
Clifton.

CLIFTON, December 2. Weather
cloudy and cool, track good.
First race, seven-eighths OF mile,
seven starters-Lancaster won, Belair
second, Traveller third. Time, :361a.
Three-quarters of a mile, eight
starters-Veto won, Count Luna Sec
ond, j. ]. Healy third. Time, l %.
Three-quarters OF mile, six
starters-Little Midsey won, Refresh
ment second, Sphinx thlrd. Time,
:231.
One mile, handicap, seven starters,
Ell Trinidad won, Bright Eyes second,
Glendon third. Time, ;5l3.
La' t race, three quarters OF a mile,
seven starters-Harwood won, Bass
Viol second, Tunis third. Time,
.22h
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Convicted Of Murder,

SocoRRo, N. NJ, December a.
Pat Carmody. Deriterio Jojola and
Romaldo Gonzalez, indicted for hang
ing Wiggins in San Marcial, thirty
miles from Socorro, in Augu-t, 1882,
were convicted in the District Court
to-day Of murder in the first degree.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Morroxx,s ncfcnders.

SAN FRAyCIsco, December 2.-Col.
Flournoy has announced his intention
of assisting in the trial of r. +. Nor
row, at Santa Rosa.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
On thc Market.

SAN Francisco, December 2.-It is
reported that the Sierra Valley and
Mohawk road running through Reno,
Nevada, to West Beckwith, in Plumas
county, is soon to be sokl.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
An Exciting Fire.

BRocKvILLR, Kas., December q
The Lawrence Hotel, six business
houses and three dwellings were
burned here this morning. Four men
were burned to-death. The guests of
the hotel were obliged to jump from
tho second story windows. Total loss,
$22, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
Aauntic NeWa.

LONDON, December 2.-Advices
from Melbourne say that Beach, oars
man, has resigned the championship
and retired from the aquatic. Hanlan
has challenged Kemp.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03
FREMONT SOLD FOR $25, 900.

LEXINGTON, KY, December q
Daniel Swigert, proprietor Of the El-
mendorff stud, to-day purchased f,om
the Dwyer Bros. the great colt Ire
mont for $25 900. This is the largest
price ever paid in this country for
home-bred thoroughbred for stud
purposes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-03

iTrIloaAfa coNcIuDrD ON sEvsa7a Fzsz. j
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
ROYAL ARCH MAS0NS.
The ANNUAL NETTING or The sRAsD
CHAPTER
Stanton Bospitality-visiting Points OF
Interest TIE Female Schools and
Public Works.
Special telegram to tho Dispatch

STANTON, Va, October 6.-The
eightieth session OF the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter of MasoDs convened III
the Masonic Temple in this city last
night. There were about sixty repre-
seniativcs present. Grand High Priest
Eiadley, Of HaIrisonburg, and Grand
Eng luesbcrry, OF Richmond, were
absent. 2 he Grand Scribe, y. J. Quinn,
Of Fredericksburg, presided. Union
Roy Arch Chapter, Of this city, pre-
Tar,d an elegant supper at the Masonic
Temple which was enjoyedby the large
company present. .
To-day 10y invitation the members
OF tie hcyal Arch Chapter, escorted by
large deputation OF 5taunton com
panons, visited many places Of interest
in and around the city. The first wa
the augusta Female Seminary, Miss VI.
J. Baldwin principal. The Row
George W. Dame, D. D., OF Danyille,
opened the school by inyitntion with re-
ligicus services. TIE Virginia Female
Institute, Mrs. General J. +. 3. Stunt
principal, was next visited, and then
The Deaf and Dumb and the Blind In
siitute, the Western Lunatic Asylum,
tie hall o. the Stonewall Brigade Band,
IuI more's business College, the water
works, &c all Of which were of interest
TO tie yisi,oTs.
The election Of officers viii take
place tonight, after which royal ban
quot will come OF at the Hale House
under the auspices Of the Grand Royal
arch Chapter.
Among those present from different
pats Of the State are DR.. Dame, OF
Danyile 81. b. jsaacs, a. r. Court
ncy, and W. r. Allen, of Richmond /;
+. II. Hill. Of Madison; l.. {. Talbot,
Of Lynchhurg; George W. Wright, o.
Marion - Dloxom and J. y. Par
ham, OF Norfolk s. J. Quinn, Of
Fredericksburg.
The voaihcr haq becn delightful and
The opportunity ior social intercourse,
as well a, ior TIC dispatch Of the busi-
ness Of the Grand Chapter, most favor
able.
She companions Of Stanton have
We'd witt each other III rendering atten-
ton to their visitors, who number this
one OF the most pleasant OF the annual
occasions that come to bind still closer
fIutcrual ties and enduring friendship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
TEE rmoharur.oN rAIAs.
EEe Case h&aisei 2.OrG HGJoT Snlii.
Vnm E.isnl iaaeh.

ny Arcio-lmoriean cable To no DispstA.i
UTnlN. October G.-lbc trial Of
Lord Mayor Sullivan aud Mr. OBrien
for publishing in the papers respective
~ controlled by them reports OF meet
ines Of suppressed branches of tine
National League opened at the Man
siou-LoUse Court this afternoon.
The Lord Mayor was driven to the
court in "a carriage, which was followed
bv Mcs-rs. John Dillon, 81. p, ex-
I0d Mayors T.. Dwyer Gray and
CHARLES Dawson, cS-Sherlf Peter Nc
loneld, and others. The city marshal,
wcalinq g cccl,d lat and II sword, lod
tie civic dirnit,ries, who were oil ar
myod iu thc fuiI robes OF their Offices
Nr. O'Rrcn Joined the procession soon
after it started and proceeded 10 the
court. The streets through which the
procession passed TO the court were
tLropecd. aud tnc Lord Mayor aud Mr..
O'Ercn were the recipients Of a great
ovation l.ong the entire route. Police
men wandered singly through the
crowd. 4 c0Idon OF police surrounded
the Mansion House and prevented the
crowd from approaching tie court
room. There were fifty municipal
officers ure sent in the court. Alter the
case had been called by the magistrate q
warm dispute occurred between the
police attendants IN the court and Nj
sexton. member of Parliament and
RiQh Sheriff OF Dublin, arising from
tie Geara Of the latter to place the city
sword and mace before the magistrate.
The police attempted to prevent the
placing - the city embiems on tne
table, 1bereupon Nr. Sexton and other
municipal officers seized the sword
and attempted to place it there by
force. The police and municipal Of
fcels struggled for possession OF the
sword. While the spectators IN the gal
lery cheercd Mr.. Sexton and exhortod
bin to "hoid on Alter few minute,
both sides deei-ted, and after a plriay
q compromise was effected and the
sword was placed on the magistrate )
bench.
After the adjustment Of the difficulty
III tllt tNAkN "a III ARNAh A'r ~ lff-'-
ton officers retired to the seats which
lad been reserved for them in the gsl-
lcry. When quiet was restored in the
courtroom tho case OF Mr.. Sullivan
was proceeded with.
Mr.. Carson appeared as counsel for
the Crown and Mr.. Timothy Heaiy
appeared for the defence. After hear,
ing the evidence the court dismissed
tie case on the ground that tho Grown
he'd not proved that the meeting re-
ported i'll the Nation was meeting oil
suppressed branch Of the National
League. The spectators aud the crowd
outyide the courtroom were wildly en-
thusiastic over the decision. The case
Of Mr.. O'BIien Will be called to-mor
TOW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07

haa been referred back TO the Balti-
more and Ohio directors for ratii, "a
ticn.
Although the officials OF the Western
Union Telegraph decline TO make any
statement formally in regard to the
Baltimore and Ohio matters. it is given
ont by the officials in an informal WAY
under promise TO use n names that
the papers for the transfer of the Bilti-
more and Ohio telegraph to the West
ern Union have been signed. The wires
Of the former company are already vir-
tuallv under Western Union control
J he contract signed includes not only
The Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Com
rany's lines; but tie wires aud the ex-
elusive right Of way OF the railroad
company. I'll the avenues to New
iorE Nv the trunk lines are now owned
Nv the Western Union, the only other
u.ros entering the city coming by high
way. The price or other details of the
transfer transaction cannot yet be OBJ
tniued.
PArf1vonE. October G.-The dis
patch from New York announcing tue
completion Of the deal of the Western
Union for the Baltimore AMI Ohio tale-
eIaph created no surprise here. u is
understood that the terms are =, 900. 0)D
Of stock Of the Western Union AMI a
cash payment annually by the Western
Union OF $4,000. II is thought the
Baltimore and Ohio telegraph will be
conducted without change for the pres
cnt The Baltimore and Ohio directors
will meet on Wednesday next, when
the matter will be acted upon. As soon
rs the announcement was made ut the
stock roard Western Union advanced
from III TO T9s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
Fire in Gew YOriS.
By telegraph to the Dispatch


NEW York, October Ga fire broke
ont this morning in Ephraim Howess
distillery, at 1913 and 10 Elm street.
The building is threestories high and Of
brick, filed with valuable spirits. The
whole stock WAS destroyed despite the
Efforts of the fremen to sayeit, and with
in an hour the distillery was in ashes.
The loss on the building is $25, 900 and
ON the stock OF spirits $4,000. There
were several narrow escapes, but no
casualties. The watchman in the build
ing was compelled to jump from the
window. A crowded tenement adjoins
the distillery ON one side and hotel on
the other. Both OF these were cleared
in the br.efest possible time, the police
speeding the tenants, who were N a
state Of wild excitement. The cause OF
the outbreak has not yet been ascer-
tanned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
5erorne-ParK Races.
By telegraph to tue Dispstch.i


NEW YORK, October 6.-VT5t raca-
enc milc-Stocktol won; Fiageolayte
second, Blnnerbe1rcr third. Time,
l:i5i.
second race-thrae quarters Of q
mile-Iho Cadence Glly won; IOrl-
ham second, Bithcsome third. Time,
jIS!. MutraIs paid. ft2Sj. The win
ner was named Cascade after the FACE.
Third nce-nhe All a quarter
Lady Primrose won; Eurus sccold,
Yolsntc third Time, 2:i3.
Fourth race-mile and one SIX
teenth-pradford won Eosaiinl SCI
cond, Royal Arch third. Time, Ejli.
Filth race-threc quarters OF Il
milc-Ncllic Van won; Armstrong Sc
cond, Miss Mouse third. Time, l:l7,.
Mutuals paid, Sl3S.50.
Sixth race-seeeple chase, short
course-Will Davis won Value second,
Referee third. Tine, 3:-3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
New York CSRmber OF Commerce
and 1hc SurpiE-.

~ telegraph 20 the Dispatch
New YORK, October G.-The New
York Chamber of Commerce at its
meeting today unanimously adopted
Ire following preamble and resolutions
with regard t. the Treasury surplus:
Whereas it is believed the revenues
"a tie United States are now large,
than are required to meet the necessary
.xpenscs Of the Government and grad
uaily pay off the public debt; aud
whereas an unnecessary accumulation
Of money in the Treasury Is public
injury and tends to interfere with the
natural course Of trade therefore
ResolUcd That the businessmen OF
ell parties should mite in demanding
speedy action by Congress looking 10
such reduction Of our revenues rs will
make the income of the nation conform
rs nearly as practicable TO the necessary
expenditures OF the nation.
4 resolution endorsing the movement
in favor Of a national testimonial to
Designer Edward Burgess. and pro
viding that subscription list foe tes-
timonial be posted in the chamber was
referred to the Executive Committee.
Members have already subscribed
81, coo toward the testimonial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07

ling over the platform. The railroad,
prohibition, and anti.railroad-men con-
sumed considerable time in discussing
the methods Of referring rcsolutio IS -
tho committee. It was agreed to real
ell resolutions, the convention then 70
refer them to committee, with IN
struc,ions for them to report back their
action thereon. A large number
were read, mostly bearing on the
rate of charges of railroads within the
State. The most important were from
ex-senator Van Wyck and x-Congress-
man Valentine. The platform con-
demns a system of revenue that COM
pels the farmers of the West to pay
tribute to the manufacturers of the
East, favors pensioning Union soldiers.
sympathizes with Ireland. commends
tue forts OF Parnell and Gladstone,
pledges the party to submit prohIbi-
tory amendment, condemns the Presi-
dent for bis attempt to return the
flags. favors the admission Of Dakota.
views with alarm the abuse Of the veto
rover by the President, and susllins
the board OF transportation il ils effort
to secure reasonable freight and PasseE'
ser rates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
A FaIse Report.

ny tclthFhiu % inc bi9PotNAl
NEW York, October 6.-rhe an
Douncement that privileges granted 10y
he Chinese Government to Count Nit
kiewicz snd an American syndicate hal
been rescinded by command OF the
Empress is contradicted by persons in
terested. The Count said to-day con-
tracts had been legally executed aud
that they were in his possession. lie
did not fear that such action as was ru-
mored would be taken, as tue
Chinese Government realizes the im-
mense good the execution of his plaas
would do. Vice-Consul Lew Yuk Lila
said "Neither the Chinese Minister,
Consul, nor L have received any sucl
notification, nor had the Count or the
syndicate. The dispatch is false be-
yond doubt. as we would have been
notified had sry such step been taken
My Country would lose too much. YoC
will be safe in saying the plans o.
the Count will be carried out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07

- = lne Dnpai.n.l


NEW loEr, October G.-Ihe trustees
u the Peabody Education Fund met
again to-day to deliberate over the APP
rropriAtions for the ensuing year. The
amount Of money that will probably
he available from tho income OF tue
fund is S08,OO0. This sum will be dis
ilibuted 10 the various school, Of tue
South on the approval OF the Tx
ecutiye and Finance Committees.
>. Pierpont Morgan was reelected
treasurer and d. S. 4. Greene
was reelected secretary, to whom
q vote of thanks was also offered Tor his
success and services during the past
year. Hon. n. a. Courtenay, mayor
of Charleston. $. c., was unanimously
chosen q member in place of Governor
William Aiken, Of South Carolina, de-
ceased. The same Executive and FL
uancial Committees were appointed for
tie ensuing year. The trustees adj
jouIned to meet again the first Wednes-
day in October next. Many Of the
members have already started for their
homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
The sale of the baltimore aud oaio
Telegraph.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatcn.l

New York, October Cit is an
nounced that the sale of the Baltimore
and Ohio TO the Western Union has
been completed. The contract was
SIGNED this morning. Mr.. Gould says
he docs not yet know the exact price,
bnt that the Western Union will issue
sufficient stock 10 take up the indebt
edpess and capital stock OF the Balti-
more and Chic. Nothing more dea'
mite in regard 10 the terms will be made
public before 8 p. III. The matter now
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
Fighting iu AIghanistan.

LAHORE, INDIA, October 6.-The
fighting between the forces OF the
ameer of Afghanistan and the rebels is
continuous. The warfare 10 carried on
with varied success. The salient fea-
lures of the situation are 0mra Khan's
success in Baiaur and Surat and the
Iussian activity on the Badakshan
frontier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
qCIceraphin% froni n Moving Train
f,, ,o,,.,,.. ,,h % I'M DlanatchI

lhs Telegraph 10 me D'spatVH'I
NV York, October 6.-The follow
ing dispatch has been received from the
special experimental train on the Lee
hieh-Valley railroad
&" On board Spccia! Lchigh- VaHey
Train. October Ga special exhibit
ton of train telegraphy was given this
afternoon by the Consolidated Tele-
e1arh Company, OF Sew York, to a
large number of prominent scientists
and electricians. The special train was
running from New York to Easton, Pa.
and back over the Lehigh-Valley rail
road for this purpose, aud kilograms
were exchanged between the swiftly
moving train and TIE company's New
York Office. Among the prominent
quests on board the train are Professor
George Barker, Of the University OF
Pennsylvania Thomas A. Edison, cleo
trician, and Z. J. Gllliland, OF Indian
apolis."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-07
Nebraska Republican Convention

IDT 7VIesIuPu 70 1Io D'7P7'01I
LINCOLN, NEB., October 6.-'The Re
publican State Convention, after the
nomination Of Judge Samuel Maxwell
as judge OF the Supreme Court, com.
pltted the ticket by the nomination OF
Il. u. Davis and George Roberts as 70.
gents Of the State University. The con-
senticn spent most Of the night wfang-